Sending positive energy or “vibes” isn’t just some touchy-feely thing that touch-feely people came up with. The power of energy exchange among people is backed by science. When that energy is positive, good things happen. When that energy is negative, life gets a whole lot more difficult.
Spreading good vibes can make for a happier, less stressful home life, help you get better outcomes at work, and lead to more satisfying relationships in all areas of your life. This post discusses what positive vibes are and how to send positive energy every day.
How do you send positive vibes?
You’re a thoughtful, loving, caring person. But, do you always emit that loving and uplifting energy when you enter a room? Or do you let the cares and concerns of the day overwhelm you and reflect in the energy you emit?
When you decide to deliberately send positive energy to those around you, you can have a profound positive impact on others as well as on your own life.
On the surface, learning how to “send positive energy” sounds like some sort of“woo-woo” out-there thing but it’s not; science says so.
In fact, you already know that sending positive thoughts or vibes is a real thing because you experience a wide variety of energies emitted by others all the time.
Instinctively you can often tell how people are thinking or feeling based solely on the vibes they send. I also bet you’ve had first-hand experience sensing both positive and negative energy from others.
“Your inner thoughts aren’t truly hidden. Their essence reflects in your energy. Energy speaks what you don’t.” -Drishti Bablani
Think about it. When someone enters the room, can you tell if they’re sad, frustrated, upset, or negative in any way? And can you also tell when they’re pleasant, cheerful, and generally happy? Perhaps these opposite energy forces aren’t always crystal-clear, but often they are.
It reminds me of the old joke: “She lifts the energy of a room every time she leaves it.” The truth is that negative energy spreads like wildfire, but so does positive energy.
The energy you emit has the power to draw people to you or repel them.
According to Susan Heitler, author of Prescriptions without Pills, “At every moment you send people either positive or negative vibes. This positive or negative energy either draws people toward you or warns them to keep their distance.” (source: Psychology Today)
Everyone Loves Being Around People Who Light Up a Room
Don’t you enjoy being around people who seem to always have a smile to give? Here’s a secret: they have troubles, woes, and difficulties in their lives too, but they deliberately choose their attitudes, which means they choose the energy they bring into a room. Their outlook is that life is incredibly good and there are so many blessings to be grateful for. They prefer to bring sunshine to others rather than rain clouds.
I don’t advocate putting on a fake smile and hiding your emotional pain. I’m just saying you don’t need to wear those emotions on your sleeve and make the rest of the world suffer just because you’re suffering. Reach out and get help if you’re going through difficult times, but don’t drag others down just because you’re feeling down.
How to Send Positive Energy
Positive energy begins nonverbally with your body language. First, smile … smile big and smile often. Don’t don some sort of Chesire grin or a fake smile that gives away feelings of unease or distress underneath. Instead, relax your body and your face, think loving and kind thoughts, and then let your smile emerge naturally and authentically.
Watch where your mind wanders; if it tends to focus on negative thoughts, retrain your brain to exchange thoughts that bring you down with thoughts that lift you up. Affirmations can help you do this (and I’ll introduce you to a handful at the end of this post).
“Focus on the ocean of positives, not a puddle of negatives.” -Kevin Ansbro
Remember to encourage and affirm others whenever ever possible. Don’t fall back on fake compliments, just offer words that convey the sentiment that you see them, you recognize their value, and you appreciate getting to spend time with them.
Using phrases like “Thank you,” “you’re right,” “what you just said is amazing,” and “what a wonderful idea” will demonstrate that you’re a person who truly cares about others. That energy, when sincere, will open up many doors in your life.
Bringing Joy to Others Adds More Joy to Your Life
Here’s a secret that you might not realize: Bringing joy to others brings joy into your own life. In AA, they have a saying that goes, “fake it til you make it.” My twist on that is, “fake it til you feel it.” Making the decision to deliberately have an overall sunny attitude is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
One of the most profound joys in life is the ability to bring joy to others. There’s no other feeling like it. We are all here to be blessed and to be a blessing to others. Just as others have lifted you up, now’s the time to decide that you want to be that person for others.
If you want to feel more fulfilled and happier in your life, then you need to choose your mindset, and intentionally focus on what lifts you up rather than what brings you down. When you do, your body and mind fills with positive energy and you can spread that positive energy to all those you encounter.
Choosing Your Energy Is a Life-Changer
People love being around people who are light-hearted, pleasant, positive, and genuinely happy. Not only can you lift their spirits, but you’ll be more successful and happier in the long run when you choose to keep your vibration high.
Start thinking about the many little things you can do to spread a little sunshine to others. It starts with a smile, a nod of encouragement, and a few phrases of support and appreciation. In time, it grows to a happier and more fulfilling life … for you and perhaps even for those you encounter, as people learn more from you by how you act than what you say. This little life lesson is a true game-changer.
Affirmations for Sending Positive Energy
I choose to be a cheerful person with a positive attitude.
Bringing joy to others brings me great joy.
I am responsible for the energy I bring into every room I enter.
I believe life is good and that belief shows up in how I interact with others.
I spread a little sunshine everywhere I go
I’m a happy and positive person, and I shine my positive light in everything I do.
Recommended Reading
My Stroke of Insight by Dr. Jill Bolte Tayor. In this amazing book, Dr. Taylor talks about how she was impacted by the energy of others when she suffered a stroke. Her TedTalk (watch it too!) reveals how this brain scientist began to fully understand how the brain works and the power of energy to soothe, comfort, and heal.
Answers to a few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about sending positive vibes
What does sending positive vibes mean?
Sending positive vibes is a way to let someone know they’re in your thoughts, you support them, you appreciate them, and you wish the very best for them.
You don’t always need to use spoken language to let people know you care; your “vibes,” aka, your positive demeanor and thoughtful acts, will carry positive messages of support and love when and where you want them to land.
How do you send good vibes through text?
It’s so easy to send positive vibes through SMS. Just text a thoughtful or funny gif. Or, send a few heart emojis to let a friend or loved one to let them know you’re thinking about them. Simple connections via text can help you quickly and easily show people you care.
What does it mean when someone says positive energy?
Positive energy in people refers to the upbeat behaviors, body language, and voice tone one takes on to exude a positive attitude. Kindness, warmth, sincerity, compassion and generosity of spirit all all attributes common in people who emit a positive vibe or energy.
What do you call someone who spreads positivity?
I called her mom (not kidding!). But there are a lot of people in life who don a positive outlook and offer a cheerful disposition and a smile, without devolving into toxic or insincere positivity. To me, these are angels walking the earth, and isn’t it nice that we all get our chance to be that for others?
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